Barrington man to plead guilty to sex assaults

BARRINGTON — Town resident David Barr, who is accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl, intends to plead guilty to multiple felony counts in May.

Barr, 53, of 58 Seavey Bridge Road, was indicted a year ago on five counts of felonious sexual assault, and five counts of misdemeanor sexual assault. According to his grand jury indictments, Barr performed sexual acts with a 15-year-old girl between August 2010 and October 2010, in Barrington. The indictments claim Barr violated state law, because of the age difference between him and the alleged victim.

Last week, Barr submitted notice to intend guilty with Strafford County Superior Court. According to the document, Barr will plead guilty to one misdemeanor sexual assault count, and three counts of felonious sexual assault, after a capped sentencing agreement was reached with the state.

Under the agreement, the maximum sentence Barr will receive is 2 to 7 years in state prison. In addition, he could face a prison sentence of 3½ to 7 years, which would all be suspended for 20 years, as long as he remains on good behavior. He could also be sentenced to a 12-month suspended sentence at the county jail, which he will not have to serve if he remains on good behavior for two years.

Barr is currently free on $10,000 personal recognizance bail.

His plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. May 23 at Strafford County Superior Court.